Commercial Photography BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Immerse yourself in our BA (Hons) Commercial Photography degree. This Commercial Photography course will prepare you for a diverse career in fields like fashion, editorial, beauty, advertising, and architectural photography. What exactly is commercial photography?
It involves creating impactful, market-driven images tailored to branding and advertising. It's photography that helps sell things. Our comprehensive commercial photography degree programme will give you the creative and business skills needed to succeed in the dynamic world of commercial photography.
Gain exceptional and cutting-edge commercial image production skills through expert workshops and tuition Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with students from other creative courses like graphic design, fashion or fine art. Explore new technologies like AR/VR and 3D. Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including access to one of London's largest darkrooms for analogue photography experimentation.
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Key highlights
- Prepares you for fashion, editorial, beauty, advertising and architectural photography
- Builds both creative and business skills for commercial image-making
- Expert workshops and tuition in commercial image production
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with graphic design, fashion and fine art students
- Explore new technologies including AR/VR and 3D imaging
- Access to one of London's largest darkrooms for analogue work
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: portfolio — All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Commercial photographer
- Fashion photographer
- Advertising photographer
- Editorial photographer
- Beauty photographer
- Architectural photographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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